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A car pulling to one side, including when braking or accelerating, can pose a safety risk, so needs correcting. Fortunately our friendly mechanics across Golders Green are waiting to quote on YOUR job. Compare their prices and reviews, and book online! It's that simple.

They called me the day I received the quote, offering to fit me in the next day. I dropped the car off first thing in the morning and picked it up early afternoon. Whilst it does not look much from the outside, the service and quality were impeccable and so fast!! This will be my new "go-to" garage!

05.12.16

Andrew, Toyota Aygo

recommend the service, top price and professionally installed . Everything done in a short time

01.12.16

Ionut, Nissan Navara

Very honest, fair and a pleasure to deal with.. The work was perfect and just as described.. The garage may look a bit messy but don't be put off..

26.11.16

Jon, Toyota Prius

Very good job done on my car, and brought it back to life

25.11.16

Nova Neveah, Vauxhall Astra

Good price for the service.
It did take longer than expected because i got some wrong parts and had to order others but it was okay as the staff where very friendly ! Owner kept in contact with me with other problems during my service. I was suprised when i asked ' should i change this part' and they said no, the brake pads are still good. I was expecting them to get more money out of me but the mechanics are a decent group of boys.
Thanks! Id reccomend this garage.

I picked these chaps as they were reasonably close and had a good rating. I assumed they would call me as the email I received said but no one ever called and so I used someone else.
I would give zero stars but the website won't let me.

Car repair was done to good standard (slight delay in getting it back from them due to paint shop issues) They were polite and kept me informed throughout. Polite and friendly. Not dealership level repair but good enough for the price.

17.11.16

Simon, Toyota Verso

Always a pleasure dealing with these guys as legit as they come, I would recommend they be your first choice you won't be disappointed. First class service.

01.11.16

Andre, Mazda Mx-5

Brilliant garage. I needed this wing mirror very quickly as I had to go Glastonbury the next day and these guys got it done straight away. They were also friendly, honest and as someone who's had a lot of bad experiences with garage these awesome guys put me at ease. Not to mention the price was very reasonable considering some chain garages were quoting me over double! Will never going anywhere else now! Thanks again :)

05.07.16

Rebecca, Nissan Micra

Prompt and efficient service

13.06.16

Dennis, Volkswagen Golf

Very friendly and prompt service, really happy with the job. I've used these guys a few times now and will definitely use them again.

This is an excellent local garage that I wish was more local to me - but worth the journey. Joe, who runs the office side of the business, is brilliant and reassuring (my car is extremely old). There were clear explanations at every stage and all the work was fast and efficient. I highly recommend this garage

I'm very happy with the job done and will use Alperton again. Constructive criticism, keep the customer informed and updated. There were a number of issues that needed attention over and above the standard car service. I had to contact Alperton for updates, where in my opinion; there should have been voluntary updates, which is why I gave 4 instead of 5 stars. Otherwise great service and I would recommend them.

21.06.16

Duncan, Mercedes A Class

Great service and lovely guys. Very happy with the work they have done.

17.06.16

Tristan, Volvo Xc60

Majeed and his team worked wonders on my Audi, Mot full service and replacement brake disc and pads, gave my brake callipers a great respray and fixed my turbo issue fitting a new diverter valve. Great price and service considering they picked up, fixed, washed and delivered my car, very happy with the results will be using them again.

If your Lada is leaning to one side when you are driving around Golders Green there could be a major issue, however there may also be a very simple fix which is why we have produced this guide to help you understand more about the issue.

Before we start exploring some of the most common causes of a car leaning to one side or the other, we would like to stress that you will need to take your Lada into a garage to properly diagnose the issue.

Only a trained professional will be able to tell you exactly what is wrong with your car!

Common causes of pulling

Tire conicity

Tire conicity occurs when there is a defect in the tire itself and comes from the result of poor manufacturing. Surprisingly, this is most common in new tires and the problem can cause major pulling to one side or the other.

So what causes the problem? Essentially there is a belt inside the tyre itself, if the belt is not aligned properly then the shape of the tyre will be different than other on your Lada.

Each tyre should have a bump all the way along the middle of the tyre and with a belt of out alignment, this bump could disappear and the entire surface of the tyre would therefore grip the road.

The car would then pull on one side more than the other as a result.

You will have to have a new tire fitted if this is the case and you may be able to get a free replacement if this is the problem, however it will depend entirely on the manufacturer and extent of the fault.

Tire separation may also become an issue as this causes problems between the belt and the rubber.

When air get in between the two, the tyre is at huge risk of failure and the speed of your car will be noticeably slower.

Air Pressure, wheel alignment and low tires

Low air pressure is one of the most common causes of a car pulling to the left or right as every tire will lose pressure over time.

Even in one tire, low air pressure can cause wheels to move out of alignment while also changing the height of the wheel itself.

It’s important that you check tyre pressure every six weeks or so and especially before long journeys as the effects of low tire pressure could have detrimental knock on effects for the suspension and other parts of your Lada.

Different makes of tyre

It’s important to make sure that all of the tyres that are fitted to you Lada are in the same category and from the same manufacturer. This is because the tread of the tyre needs to be the same on all four, if you have a tyre with a different tread on one side then it may not have the same amount of grip as the others and alternatively, it may have more which would cause the car to pull to one side or the other.

Dragging brake or suspension

It’s important to remember that any wheel alignment or tyre issue will effect the car at all times, not at certain points. For example, if your Lada lists to one side while you brake, then the issue is with the brakes, not alignment.

However, that’s not to say that brakes can’t cause your Lada to pull left or right. This can happen when a brake is ‘dragging’.

This happens when a wheel and brake pad are connecting without the driver pressing the brake pedal. A distinctive burning smell will be noticeable if you are suffering from this problem.

If the suspension in your car is damaged, this could also cause your Lada to lean to one side or the other.

Other

If your car pull’s both left and right at different time’s, then it won’t be alignment that is causing the issue and there is likely to be a different issue.

One example of this could be a ‘memory steer’ which refers to how a car can pull to one side after a driver has steered hard in one direction and then turned the car straight, only to find it listing.

This is likely to be some form of wear down of parts.

It is absolutely vital that you take your car for repair as soon as you feel that your Lada is pulling to the left or right.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price is not always easy. We work with a network of 8,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find a competitive repair deal for you.

To find the best garages available in Golders Green:

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Give us a few details about your Lada and your requirements

We’ll send you a great selection of quotes from mechanics and garages in Golders Green.

You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best alignment repair in your area, before booking the job online.